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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since its foundation in 1948, and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2019 they won The Stage Regional Theatre of the Year Award in recognition of the creative revitalisation of the theatre under the leadership of Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and new Artistic Director Adam Penford.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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Classic Thrillers Season 2019

Classic Thrillers Season 2019

Nottingham

This summer, the much-loved Colin McIntyre Classic Thrillers Season returns to the Theatre Royal with four thrilling dramas over four weeks.
Get ready for another season of blackmail, murder and revenge with Wait Until Dark (Frederick Knott),…

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30 July 2019to3 Aug 2019

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6 Aug 2019to10 Aug 2019

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13 Aug 2019to17 Aug 2019

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20 Aug 2019to24 Aug 2019
Summer Nights Outdoor Film Screenings at Wollaton Park

Summer Nights Outdoor Film Screenings at Wollaton Park

Wollaton, Nottingham

Summer Nights is a festival of outdoor film screenings in beautiful heritage locations throughout the summer. Once again the festival will be visiting Wollaton Park in August 2019.

Venue

Wollaton Hall and Park, Nottingham

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Prism

Prism

Nottingham

Following a sold-out run at London's Hampstead Theatre, don't miss the astonishing true story of the man who made Hollywood's greatest divas beautiful.

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21 Oct 2019Open 19:30 - 22:30
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22 Oct 2019Open 19:30 - 22:30
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23 Oct 2019Open 14:00 - 17:00
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23 Oct 2019Open 19:30 - 22:30
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24 Oct 2019Open 19:30 - 22:30
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25 Oct 2019Open 19:30 - 22:30
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26 Oct 2019Open 14:30 - 17:30
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26 Oct 2019Open 19:30 - 22:30
The Greatest Showman (Sing-a-long) - Reel Outdoors Cinema

The Greatest Showman (Sing-a-long) - Reel Outdoors Cinema

Stapleford

Reel Outdoors Cinema presents The Greatest Showman this summer at Hickings Lane Recreation Ground on Thursday 15 August 2019 at 7.30pm.

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15 Aug 2019Open 18:30 - 22:30
MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA!

Nottingham

Following its record-breaking, sell-out run, the ultimate feel-good show MAMMA MIA! returns to The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham in 2020!

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24 Mar 2020to4 Apr 2020
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Nottingham

Bill Kenwright's 'Amazing', 'Superb', 'Wonderful' and 'Brilliant' production of Tim Riceand Andrew Lloyd Webber's sparkling family musical comes to Nottingham.

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15 Oct 2019to19 Oct 2019
Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival at Bolsover Castle

Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival at Bolsover Castle

Bolsover, Chesterfield

Summer Nights is a festival of outdoor film screenings in beautiful heritage locations throughout the summer. For the first time the festival will be visiting Bolsover Castle in July 2019.

Venue

Bolsover Castle, Nottinghamshire

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26 July 2019
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28 July 2019
Stones In His Pockets

Stones In His Pockets

Nottingham

Often hysterically funny, thought-provoking and witty, this wonderful comedy has won numerous awards including both the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best New Comedy, as well as three Tony nominations on Broadway. Stones in his Pockets ran…

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22 July 2019to27 July 2019
Much Ado About Nothing at Southwell Minster

Much Ado About Nothing at Southwell Minster

Southwell

This Is My Theatre invite you to join them for a trip into this well-loved tale, based upon the original novel written by Lewis Carroll in the stunning grounds of Southwell Minster

Venue

Southwell Minster and Archbishop's Palace, Southwell

Dates

From:
7 Aug 2019
Saturday Night Fever

Saturday Night Fever

Nottingham

Marking 40 years since its famous UK cinema release, Saturday Night Fever is spectacularly reimagined in a big new music and dance extravaganza

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3 Sep 2019to7 Sep 2019
Cinenova Closing Event

Cinenova Closing Event

Nottingham

To mark the 40th anniversary of the foundation of Circles – Women's Film and Video Distribution, Cinenova presents a selection of films in response to the exhibition Lis Rhodes: Dissident Lines.

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

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29 Aug 2019Open 18:30 - 20:30
Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Nottingham

With spectacular costumes, stunning sets, plenty of belly-laughs and magical musical numbers our legendary panto is perfect for a festive treat.

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22 Nov 2019Open 19:30 - 22:00
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23 Nov 2019Open 14:30 - 17:00
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Northern Ballet: Cinderella

Northern Ballet: Cinderella

Nottingham

Escape to an enchanting winter wonderland with Northern Ballet's beautiful reimagining of Cinderella.

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19 Nov 2019to21 Nov 2019Various Opening Times
Lego Movie 2: The Second Part - Mini Reel Outdoor Cinema

Lego Movie 2: The Second Part - Mini Reel Outdoor Cinema

Kimberley

Can't keep the kids still in the cinema? Not a problem at Mini Reel Outdoor events. Enjoy the summer sun, fresh air and a movie in the popular parks of Broxtowe, Nottingham.

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14 Aug 2019Open 10:30 - 13:00
The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

Nottingham

The Sound of Music remains one of the top three most successful films in history, and could be the world's most popular musical, translated into dozens of languages, with record-breaking productions still touring across the world.
Telling the…

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29 Oct 2019to2 Nov 2019
1525 Notts Queer Pride x 1525 Presents: Happy Birthday Marsha!

1525 Notts Queer Pride x 1525 Presents: Happy Birthday Marsha!

Nottingham

In collaboration with Notts Activist Wellbeing for Notts Queer Pride, 1525 Collective will be screening the incredible independent film Happy Birthday, Marsha! with an intersectional queer panel to follow.

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Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

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26 July 2019Open 19:00 - 22:00
Royal Shakespeare Company 2020

Royal Shakespeare Company 2020

Nottingham

Direct from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Company returns to the Theatre Royal with a season of exhilarating Shakespeare plays

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26 Feb 2020to7 Mar 2020
Murder With Love

Murder With Love

Nottingham

Many people dislike Larry Campbell but none more so than David Ryder. Ryder pursues his wicked vendetta by obtaining a key to Campbell's flat to kill him.

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6 Aug 2019Open 19:30 - 21:30
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7 Aug 2019Open 14:00 - 16:00
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7 Aug 2019Open 19:30 - 21:00
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8 Aug 2019Open 19:30 - 21:00
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9 Aug 2019Open 19:30 - 21:00
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10 Aug 2019Open 15:00 - 17:00
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10 Aug 2019Open 18:00 - 20:00
Film: Splendor in the Grass

Film: Splendor in the Grass

Nottingham

Bud and Deanie are high school sweethearts navigating the rigidity of post-war America, where manners, rules and duty outweigh desire, passion and sex to disastrous effect. The mid-century high school iconography combined with Kazan's scalding…

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:
7 Aug 2019Open 18:30 - 21:30
Les Misérables - Evening Outdoor Cinema at Rufford Abbey Country Park

Les Misérables - Evening Outdoor Cinema at Rufford Abbey Country Park

Ollerton

Enjoy an evening of outdoor cinema at Rufford Country Park. Emmerse yourself in the classic musical retelling of Les Misérables on 28th July 2019.

Venue

Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire

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From:
28 July 2019Open 17:30 - 21:40